Randomized multicenter study of multiple plastic stents vs. covered self-expandable metallic stent in the treatment of biliary stricture in chronic pancreatitis - UTU Research Portal

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Randomized multicenter study of multiple plastic stents vs. covered self-expandable metallic stent in the treatment of biliary stricture in chronic pancreatitis

Authors: Haapamaki C, Kylanpaa L, Udd M, Lindstrom O, Gronroos J, Saarela A, Mustonen H, Halttunen J

Publisher: GEORG THIEME VERLAG KG

Publication year: 2015

Journal: Endoscopy

Journal name in source: ENDOSCOPY

Journal acronym: ENDOSCOPY

Volume: 47

Issue: 7

First page : 605

Last page: 610

Number of pages: 6

ISSN: 0013-726X

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0034-1391331

Abstract

Conclusion: A 6-month treatment with either six 10-Fr plastic stents or with one 10-mm cSEMS produced good long-term relief of biliary stricture caused by chronic pancreatitis.